Accounting Manager

Seeking a Senior Accountant for a company in the defense industry.  

• Assists the Director of Finance and Accounting with ensuring and enforcing that the Company's accounting policies, systems and processes are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
• Prepares interim consolidated financial statements as required.
• Supports the annual financial audit and annual tax return preparation process, preparing requested information.
• Supports acquisition and/or major transaction accounting requirements.
• Manages month- and year-end close, accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Prepares, reviews, analyzes and ensures the timely and accurate delivery of periodic financial statements and reports; ensures that the reported results are complete and in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepares, reconciles and maintains subsidiary ledgers.
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounting transactions and performs variance analysis.
• Records recurring accounting transactions in the general ledger and performs ongoing general ledger maintenance.
• Prepares customer billings and performs accounts receivable collections.
• Performs research of accounting treatment of transactions.
• Prepares information in support of quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports.
• Assesses current practices and procedures and presents recommendations to management for improvements.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal government requirements.
• Prepares numerous ad hoc reports and performs other tasks as requested in support of the Director of Finance and Accounting.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting.
• CPA license a plus. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge in Excel and QuickBooks or similar accounting application.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Federal government contracting experience preferred.
• Experience with working with multiple legal entities preferred.
• Ability to direct and supervise.
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements and laws and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required.  
• Working knowledge of Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance regulations a plus. 
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.